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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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Monday, 19 May 2025
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Termination deadline looming for Indian Panthers
19 May 2025The Panthers were given until the end of the day on Monday to meet specific conditions to avoid being ejected from the National Basketball League. Tensions flared up three weeks ago when Panthers… Read more Audio
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Joe Biden diagnosed with agressive form of cancer
19 May 2025Former United States president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. His personal office revealed in a statement that the 82-year-old… Read more Audio
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Public submissions open on Western Springs stadium site
19 May 2025Auckland Council is defending its process on deciding the future of Auckland Western Springs stadium. Public submissions on what to do with the site opened on Monday. It includes three options - some… Read more Audio
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Northland Emergency doctor on govt urgent heathcare boost
19 May 2025There are concerns that tens of millions of dollars being injected into after hours urgent care services won't make treatment any cheaper for patients who will still be paying to go to private after… Read more Audio
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PM not willling to compromise on Te Pāti Māori MPs penalties
19 May 2025Political parties are preparing for what could be a protracted debate tomorrow surrounding the proposed penalties for three Te Pāti Māori MPs. Parliament's Privileges Committee recommended the party's… Read more Audio
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Auckland Museum forced to shut doors after asbestos care
19 May 2025Auckland War Memorial Museum is is losing thousands of dollars a day after being forced to close its doors because an asbestos scare. It's been closed since the tenth of May after the asbestos dust… Read more Audio
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Ardie Savea named Super Rugby Pacific player of the year
19 May 2025Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea has already been named Super Rugby Pacific player of the year, despite there being two more games in the regular season. RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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No guarantees fees will be cheaper with govt urgent care boost
19 May 2025There are no guarantees patient fees will get any cheaper despite a government funding boost for after hours and urgent care. The government said it will be working toward a more consistent clearer… Read more Audio
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Patient advocates respond to govt boost to after hours clinics
19 May 2025After hours clinics are being hailed by the government as a solution to over-stretched and under-pressure emergency departments. But while the government unveiled it's plan to spend 164 million on… Read more Audio
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Israel's army beginning large scale offensive in Gaza
19 May 2025Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about how Israel has revealed that it's rapidly expanding its military offensive in Gaza, and how it's already having a devastating impact on… Read more Audio
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Could a four day work week be way of the future?
19 May 2025Elite online private school, Crimson Global Academy has trialled a four day week for all its online students in Term One. A survey of students and teachers has showed strong support for it, ditching… Read more Audio
Friday, 16 May 2025
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Wealthy Britons avoiding more tax than thought
16 May 2025United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about the man arrested over a number of fires at properties connected to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer being due to appear in court… Read more Audio
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About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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